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Mushy Peas

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Mushy peas is a popular and characteristic British dish that has helped to give British cooking its well-deserved reputation. Mushy peas are often served with fish and chips.

Total 00:30

Ingredients

  • Dried marrowfat peas
  • Water
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. 1
    Place the peas in 2–3 times their volume of water, along with the baking soda, which speeds the soaking process.
  2. 2
    Leave to soak overnight.
  3. 3
    The next day, drain the peas, and place in a saucepan with enough water to just cover them.
  4. 4
    Add the sugar.
  5. 5
    Bring to the boil and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to help break up the peas.
  6. 6
    Add water or reduce to the desired consistency.
  7. 7
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Method
Baking

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Mushy_Peas